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Greta Fitchett

My textile work is contemporary in style, and is influenced by places that I visit. I work with a domestic sewing machine and favourite techniques include appliqué, patchwork, embroidery and quilting. Ideas are explored in sketch books and monthly journal quilts.
I have taught patchwork and machine embroidery in local adult education for over 20 years, and also teach day schools, give talks, teach weekly classes, and teach in the Quilt Academy at the Festival of Quilts.
I write projects for the UK patchwork & quilting magazines.
My first book "Applique, a cushion a week" was published in 2009
"Cakes & Candies", Search Press published 2013, a textile project book

Talks
I have 4 current talks, "Fire& Water", "Inspired by Colour", "Travellers Tales", and Don't Count the Calories". I bring a lot of quilts to illustrate my talks, and don't use slides.

There are several more of these, but here are just 4, and images are available.
"Reflections & Distortions" free cut patchwork techniques based on the Docklands quilt.
"Juicy Stitches" learn free machine embroidery skills whilst making a small project.
"Oriental Window" a small piece created with bonded appliqué, and quilted.
"Shropshire Landscape" pieced together to create a patchwork landscape, and quilted.
Weekly patchwork class in Derby Monday 10 - noon, suitable for beginners and improvers offering structured lessons.
Please look at my website for more information and to see imageshttp://www.heatherleadesign.com

The Quilters' Guild is registered in England and Wales as a charity, no. 1067361 and a company limited by guarantee, no. 344731.
The Guild is registered as a charity in Scotland no. SC043174. Registered office: St. Anthony’s Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW.